Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Dalaba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a red collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has no hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to gnolls.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has a crush on the local ruler

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Beast was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 390 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jasper (40 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Jade (140 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is black. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with brown slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Henry was born with his mother's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This southern woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is still thick. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Murgen is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.